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Which definition of a group do some psychologists consider too general?
Which definition of a group do some psychologists consider too general?
- A collection of individuals who have developed status and role relationships
- A collection of individuals who have a common goal
- A collection of individuals engaged in a social interaction (correct)
- A collection of individuals who find their association with one another rewarding
Which one of these is NOT considered a characteristic of a group?
Which one of these is NOT considered a characteristic of a group?
- Structure
- Common goal (correct)
- Interaction
- Roles
How is a group defined?
How is a group defined?
- As a collection of individuals who have a common goal
- As a stable pattern of relationships
- As a pattern of mutual influence (correct)
- As a collection of individuals who find their association with one another rewarding
What is the role of structure in a group?
What is the role of structure in a group?
What is the assumed dependence of a group's existence?
What is the assumed dependence of a group's existence?